Objective To synthesize a variety of β-nitrostyrenes with different substituted groups by aldol reaction. Methods In the solution of acetic acid and ammonium acetate, benzaldehydes with different substitutes and nitromethane were proceeded smoothly. And the products were characterized by melting point and mass spectrum. Results The β-nitrostyrenes with different substitutes could get smoothly in acetic acid-ammonium acetate at 100 ℃. Conclusions The reaction is moderate to good yields in the standard condition. There is no polymer produced a...